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Automatic Guardrail Production Machine — PLC Controlled Line

Automatic Guardrail Production Machine — PLC Controlled Line

Product ID : automatic guardrail production machine

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Automatic guardrail machine: PLC-coordinated uncoiling, forming, punching and cutting. 5-15m/min, 15-18 stations, dual 22kW motors, 2-year warranty.

Product Description

HOPEX-Highway Guardrail

Guardrail production at scale is a control problem: feeding, forming, punching and cutting must stay in step while the strip moves continuously. The automatic guardrail production machine solves it with PLC-based automation across a fully integrated line.

automatic guardrail production machine complete line

What the PLC Controls

Function	Control action	Result
Forming speed	Matches drive output to line demand	Stable 5 – 15 m/min operation
Punching	Synchronizes punch cycle with strip travel	Accurate hole spacing at any speed
Cut-to-length	Triggers cut at programmed panel length	Repeatable panel length
Monitoring	Watches core components during the run	Faults identified before a stoppage

PLC controlled drive system of the automatic guardrail line

Integrated Line Components

Uncoiling and leveling — feeds flat, straight strip into forming
Forming section — 15–18 stations on 120 mm shafts build the W-profile
Punching unit — PLC-synchronized holes at accurate spacing
Cut-to-length unit — Cr12 blades (HRC 58–62) cut panels automatically

Because every unit shares one control system and one drive line, there are no separate machines to synchronize manually and no material handling between process steps.

automatic punching and cutting unit on the guardrail line

Output Planning

The line forms at 5 – 15 m/min on dual 22 kW motors with K107 reducers. The 2.4–4.0 mm thickness range and compatibility with Q235, galvanized steel, stainless steel and zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy mean the same automated line serves multiple contracts without reconfiguration.

finished panels from the automatic guardrail production machine

Line Specification Overview

Parameter	Value	Note
Product name	highway guardrail roll forming machine	W-profile highway barrier panels
Model number	hopex-guardrail roll forming machine	HOPEX standard configuration
Machine type	Roll Forming Machine	Cold roll forming, continuous line
Suitable material	Q235, galvanized steel / stainless steel / zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy	Four material groups, no tooling change
Forming thickness	2.4 – 4.0 mm (0.09 – 0.16 in)	Covers common guardrail standards
Feeding width	720 mm (28.35 in)	Customizable to your coil width
Forming speed	5 – 15 m/min (16.40 – 49.21 ft/min)	Adjustable to material grade
Rolling station	15 – 18 rows	Progressive forming sequence
Cutting blade	Cr12, quenched treatment HRC 58–62	Edge hardness for long runs
Diameter of shaft	120 mm	Low deflection under forming load
Main motor power	Dual 22 kW motors with K107 reducer	Steady torque across speed range
Voltage	380 V	Three phase supply
Dimension (L×W×H)	14000 × 2400 × 1200 mm (551.18 × 94.49 × 47.24 in)	Line footprint
Weight	60000 kg (132277.36 lb)	Frame mass for vibration damping
Core components	Engine, PLC, Gearbox, Gear, Pump, Bearing, Motor, Pressure Vessel	Established component suppliers
Warranty	2 years	Parts replacement and repair
Place of origin	Tianjin, China	HOPEX manufacturing base

Installation, Training, Support

Quantity	Lead time
1 set	30 days
2 – 5 sets	45 days
Above 5 sets	Confirmed with our engineers

Every line ships with video outgoing inspection and a machinery test report, so the automation is proven before delivery. Installation guidance and operator training bring the line into stable production, backed by the 2-year warranty.